Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo Recipe
This amazing chicken orzo recipe is packed with rustic flavors on account of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and lemon zest. Use it as meal prep or whip it up in a jiffy after work. Mix it up with your favorite flavors and veggies for an incredible weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 654kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs chopped into chunks
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large deep skillet with a lip or thick-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken thighs and brown for a few minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3-5 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to medium heat and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring a couple of times throughout this process to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the orzo is cooked through yet al dente, and much of the liquid has evaporated. Taste the dish for flavor and add more sea salt, lemon zest, or toss in some red pepper flakes to your personal taste. If you'd like, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese on top of the orzo.
- Serve sun-dried tomato chicken orzo in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 Tbsp capers
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 4) | Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 696mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g